School’s Nearly Out for Summer: How New College Grads Can Win—or Save—Big with a Brand-New Toyota!

College students are in the thick of their studies right now, gearing up for finals, which should be done in just a few short weeks. And, for college students in the Class of 2012, that means they’ll be tossing their caps high into the sky with their sights set firmly on the future very soon.

Westboro Toyota wants to let you know that right now, Toyota Financial Service’s Pass It On College Grad Video Contest is going on, and eligible graduates could win:

• a brand-new 2012 Toyota Corolla S—MSRP $17,900 (the grand-prize);

• $2,500 (second prize);

• $500 (third prize); or

• $1,000 (the sweepstakes grand prize)—just register to vote and you’ll be entered for a chance to win this prize, and you can vote every day to increase your chances of winning this one!

There are also several instant win prizes--$20 Amazon gift cards. When you enter the sweepstakes, you get the chance to play the Instant Win Game.

While you can’t win both the Sweepstakes Grand Prize and contest prizes, the Sweepstakes and Contest winners can also win the instant win prizes—so get going on your next study break and start voting, but don’t wait too long, the contest ends on May 8, 2012.

There are multiple ways to participate—you can create a video that explains how you'll spread the word to fellow grads about Toyota's fabulous rebate for college grads, or simply register and start voting.

View videos and vote daily to earn additional entries into the sweepstakes and the Instant Win Game, and you could win a $1,000 sweepstakes prize and/or instant win prizes—limit one vote/entry per person/household/email address per day.

Toyota’s College Grad Video Contest isn’t the only way new college graduates can save big. Remember that rebate we just mentioned, well if you’ve obtained your degree in the last two years, you may qualify for the Toyota College Graduate Finance Program, which features a $1,000 rebate toward the purchase or lease of new Toyotas here at Westboro Toyota!

Toyota’s College Graduate Finance Program also offers finance plans that will surely put you at the top of the class, with features like:

• $0 down and no monthly payments for the first 90 days on new Toyota vehicles;

• competitive APRs on new and certified used Toyota vehicles;

• a $1,000 rebate when you buy or lease select models of the Camry, Corolla, Matrix, Rav4, Tacoma or Yaris until Jan. 2, 2013.

To qualify for these offers, you:

• must have graduated from an accredited four-year college, university or registered nursing degree program during the last two years or graduate from such a school/program within the next six months;

• must have graduated from an accredited two-year college during the last two years;

• be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program or have received a degree from an accredited graduate program during the last two years;

• must have graduated during the last two years from the two-year Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) Program or any other two-year post secondary automotive program accredited by the NATEF; or

• must have completed an electrician apprenticeship/certification program during the last two years through the NJATC and the IBEW.

Then, at the contract signing all you need to do is show proof of your present employment or future employment with a start day of less than 120 days following the purchase contract date—income verification and credit history may factor into financing.

Stop by Westboro Toyota to learn more about college graduate financing options or call (800) GO-TOYOTA to request a program brochure.

Get In on the Buzz: Buy a Brand-New Toyota Hybrid or All-Electric Vehicle!

With gas prices once again on the rise, American consumers are turning to hybrid and electric cars more than ever before, the Christian Science Monitor reported recently. According to the news outlet, 52,000 gas-electric hybrids and all-electric vehicles were sold last month; that’s 18,000 more hybrids and electrics sold this March than were sold in March 2011.

Westboro Toyota sure isn’t surprised that the new Toyota Prius c, the Prius v wagon and the Camry Hybrid made a big splash in the buying pool. The Christian Science Monitor reported that last month Toyota made up an astounding 60 percent of the hybrids and electric vehicles sold across the country.

Since the Prius c, a more compact sibling to the fuel-sipping 2012 Toyota Prius, debuted here at Westboro Toyota it’s been clear that it’s a star. The subcompact five-door hatchback became one of Toyota’s fast-selling vehicles when it debuted last month–eclipsing a month’s worth of Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf sales in just three short days—wow!

Priced at $22,585 (Stk #T35837) and garnering 53 mpg in the city, the Toyota Prius c is one of Westboro Toyota’s favorite new members of our family of reliable, fuel-efficient vehicles.

And, for those of you in the market for a Camry Hybrid, right now you can buy a brand-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE for as little as $26,160 (Stk #T35794).

Plus, we’re confident we’ve got just the right Toyota Prius and the Toyota Prius v in stock for you. Stop by our showroom to test drive a hybrid or all-electric Toyota. Find out what all the buzz around the country is about. And, be sure to visit our website for live pricing on these and more Toyotas!

Westboro Toyota, Marathon Monday and Our Fleet of High-Performance Toyotas Have A Lot in Common!

In just five days, thousands of people will pepper the Boston Marathon route from the starting line in Hopkinton to up and over Heartbreak Hill and onto Beacon and Boylston Streets in Boston where they’ll catch a fleeting glimpse of the elite runners as they whiz by and cheer on the thousands of everyday people from around New England, the United States and from all over the world who have trained for this grueling—but from what runners tell us truly rewarding—day.

All this Marathon Monday talk has got Westboro Toyota thinking: What does it really take to finish a marathon?

Well, for starters it takes hard work, dedication, drive and strength. We’re proud to say that these are many of the attributes Toyota and our very own dealership share.

First, if you’re embarking on a running regime to train for the 26.2-mile race, you’ll need a “set of wheels” that will hold up while you're pounding the pavement, and a tank of “gas” to keep you going. The same can be said about a Toyota. That’s why new Toyotas come with front and rear all-season tires, and some have even have off-roading capability, too, like those for the Toyota 4Runner.

Westboro Toyota knows how important it is to have the right equipment for the “race”—whether you’re running to the supermarket across town or taking the family on an road trip—that’s why we stock OEM automotive parts; plus we offer many deals on the parts we supply (check out today's specials).

Plus, Toyota has got the gas to get you through your marathon of travels—in fact many of our vehicles are known for their tremendous fuel efficiency. For instance, our gas sipping Toyota Corolla is a grandstand favorite for getting you across the finish line day in and day out with a 28/35 mpg. Right now you can get a brand-new 2012 Toyota Corolla LE, the best-selling car of all time (sounds like a Marathon gold medal if you ask us!) for just $15,917 (model# 1838, stk#35658).

And of course there’s the Toyota Prius, which was the first gasoline-electric hybrid on the market! Today, the third generation Toyota Prius gets a laurel wreath-worthy 51/48 mpg. Right now you can get a brand-new 2012 Toyota Prius Two for just $23,762 (model# 1223, stk# 35671) with complimentary maintenance for two years.

And speaking of maintenance, when you’re trudging through a marathon you must stay properly hydrated and pay attention to signals your body may be telling you, like when it’s time to take a break. The same can be said for your Toyota.

While Toyotas are well-oiled machines, they require proper hydration in way of oil and other essential fluids, like your transmission oil. Westboro Toyota understands the importance of regularly scheduled vehicle maintenance, and we make it super easy for you to schedule your service appointments online. With Westboro Toyota’s Service Scheduler you can make a service appointment and check your vehicle status 24/7!

Remember, when you’re setting out for the long haul, you need the confidence to believe you can push through and push on, no matter what: You need the type of confidence Toyota owners continue to share about their vehicles.

If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s in it to win it, in Toyota you’ve found it! Toyotas are well-respected for their reliability. For example, 80 percent of the Toyota Corollas sold in the past 20 years are still on the road today, according to the Polk U.S. Vehicles In Operation registration statistics from 1991 through 2011. Now if that isn’t a marathon, we don’t know what is!

To all of you participating the 116th Boston Marathon, may you run as smoothly and efficiently as your Toyota. Best of luck everyone!

Toyota and Baseball—as American as Apple Pie!

Baseball season is once again underway, can you believe it? It’s a new year and a new club for Red Sox Nation with Bobby Valentine at the helm and a slew of new players rounding out the roster. It sure is an exciting time for Boston Red Sox fans and baseball fans everywhere. After all, what’s more American than baseball?

Westboro Toyota can’t think of many things more American than a good ’ol-fashioned baseball game, but we sure do think the Toyota Camry plays on the same all-American team as our beloved pastime. The Toyota Camry, which was reinvented with a sleek new design for 2012, has consistently been called a great American-made vehicle that’s topped the best-selling car in America list for so many years in a row.

If you’re looking for a vehicle that delivers a grand-slam punch, check out Westboro Toyota’s plentiful inventory of 2012 Toyota Camrys. We’ve got L, LE, SE and Hybrid LE models in stock right now at great prices. How does just $19,602 for a brand-new Toyota Camry L sound (stock# T34904)! Right now Westboro Toyota’s Spring Sales Drive event is going on, too. That means you can lease a brand-new Camry LE (Model# 2532, Stk# 35417) for just $189 a month with only $1,999 due at signing—wow! Want to go $0 down? Then your payment will still only be $249 a month.

And, here’s something you may not know about the Camry: There are two North American assembly plants that build the beloved Camry, and more than 80 percent of the parts that go into the Camry come from American suppliers.

Thank you Camry for consistently hitting a home run in design, comfort and, of course, reliability. Thank you Boston Red Sox for putting in a tremendous effort in today’s opener against the Detroit Tigers. And thank you baseball, apple pie and Toyota for your strong American roots!